- 927
Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nikolaevich Benois
- A group of seven vignettes
variously inscribed
ink and gouache on paper
- Watercolour sketch (illustrated), sheet size:15.5 by 17cm, 6 by 6 ¾ in.; Saint Petersbourg d'antan (illustrated): 29.6 by 22.7cm, 11 ¾ by 9 in.; smallest vignette: 5 by 6.5cm, 2 by 2 ½ in.
Condition
The two sketches for Les Souffrances du Jeune Werther are glued to sheets at the corners. The sheets have discoloured and there is a layer of surface dirt. The sheet of Saint Petersbourg d'antan has discoloured, there are smudges and handling marks and a light media stain at the left edge. The three smaller vignettes have been laid down on card. All the vignettes have a layer of light surface dirt and are discoloured. Unframed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
To be sold with a design in pencil and ink for Saint Petersbourg d'antan (1933) and two watercolour and ink sketches for Les Souffrances du Jeune Werther (1927)